Police: 2 hit by gunfire kicked in door

ROWLETT — A man and a woman were shot Sunday afternoon after kicking in the door of an acquaintance’s home, police said.

Two people who were inside the home, including the shooter, fled the scene and were being sought by police, who were trying to determine a motive.

“Obviously these people knew each other and there was some bad blood somewhere,” said Sgt. Dean Poos of the Rowlett Police Department. He said a robbery was reported, but it was initially unclear who had robbed whom.

Police said the man and woman, who were not identified, forced their way into the home in the 9300 block of Shearer Street about 3:15 p.m. Once inside, they got into an argument with two men, Poos said.

As the man and woman walked out of the house, one of the men from inside followed, and shot the man in the abdomen and the woman in her shoulder, Poos said.

She was treated for injuries not considered life-threatening. The man was airlifted to Parkland Memorial Hospital. His condition was not available Sunday night.

Police lights flashed through the quiet neighborhood Sunday night, and crime tape surrounded the home. Vince Christensen, who lives across the street and saw the shooting, was still processing what had happened.

“We have a lovely little neighborhood. It’s a pretty peaceful place,” said Christensen, 60, who said this is the first time he’s witnessed such an incident. “This is the first time and hopefully the last.”